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Professor Kate Auty ‘Sustainability and the Environment’ Thursday, 3 October 2019 - 12:30pm

Kate, the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, will talk about innovative new strategies for the ACT’s reporting on the State of the Environment which include: providing accurate, timely, and accessible information; evaluation; and increased community and government understanding of environmental and sustainability trends and interaction.        
Annual Schools Photographic Competition - entries close Wednesday, 2 October 2019 - 4:30pm

All school-age students can now enter this competition, which highlights our Gardens’ hidden gems. Cash prizes will be awarded in various categories, as well as certificates for Commended and Highly Commended entries.

Closing date for entries: 2 October 2019
Exhibition: 30 October - 17 November 2019
Wake Up With The Birds Sunday, 29 September 2019 - 7:45am to 9:15am

The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake Up With the Birds.

This is a wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing bird life in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Stroll through the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and are at their most active. Each small group is led by a knowledgeable guide. After the walk you are welcome to stay on for coffee or breakfast at Pollen, the Gardens Café.
Wake Up With The Birds Saturday, 28 September 2019 - 7:45am to 9:15am

The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake Up With the Birds.

This is a wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing bird life in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Stroll through the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and are at their most active. Each small group is led by a knowledgeable guide. After the walk you are welcome to stay on for coffee or breakfast at Pollen, the Gardens Café.
ANBG Friends Photographic Group - September meeting Friday, 27 September 2019 - 10:30am to Saturday, 28 September 2019 - 11:45am

Composition by Graham Gall

Graham Gall will take us back to the basics of composition. 
Most of our Guest Speakers talk about composition as they present in their specialist topic area, but they mention these in passing e.g. Rule of Thirds and Leading Lines etc.
So for this presentation we will take time out with one of our own while Graham takes us carefully and clearly through the key aspects of composition being conscious we do have quite a few Members in their early stages of serious photography. But even for the advanced of those amongst us it never hurts to review and refresh our knowledge.
Jennifer Rowland ‘Alexander von Humboldt, Scientific Traveller’ Thursday, 26 September 2019 - 12:30pm

Jennifer is a former demographer, and also a member of the Friends of the ANBG and Cactus and Succulent Societies. To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Alexander von Humboldt, Jennifer will discuss his life, plant discoveries, trip to Central America and legacies which are still being considered as the foundation of many scientific and artistic endeavours today.
Spring Walk - The ABCs of the Amazing Bryophytes and other Cryptogams Wednesday, 25 September 2019 - 9:30am to 10:30am

Can you distinguish between a bryophyte and other cryptogams? Where do fungi and lichens fit in?  What is their importance in the plant world? Discover the amazing world of bryophytes and other cryptogams with Dr Chris Cargill, Curator of the Cryptogam collections of the Australian National Herbarium, on this one-hour stroll through the ANBG. Free, but bookings are essential.
Dr Jim Peacock ‘Can Plants Meet the Challenge of the Food Needed for the World’s Growing Population’ Thursday, 19 September 2019 - 12:30pm

Jim, a CSIRO Fellow and former Australian Chief Scientist, is a leader in plant molecular biology, has made a significant contribution to Australian science, agribusiness and science education in schools.  His talk will focus on the critical question, can plants meet the challenge of the food needed to meet the world’s growing population?
Wattle we see Saturday, 14 September 2019 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Let’s enjoy a ramble among the Wattles on Black Mountain with local plant ecologist, Michael Doherty. Let’s learn more about some of the common Acacias found on Black Mountain, including Acacia dealbata and Acacia buxifolia. We will also learn about how Acacias cope with fire and drought. 

The walk will mostly be flat to undulating, but with a few steeper sections later on in the walk.

Some relevant booklets will be for sale.
Dr Patrick De Decker ‘The Belgica Expedition in Antarctic Waters 1897-1899’ Thursday, 12 September 2019 - 12:30pm

Patrick, an Emeritus Professor, at the ANU, will tell the tale of amazing scientific achievements and human endeavor on The Belgica Expedition.  He will discuss scientific data obtained during the expedition and their subsequent publications over 40 years.

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